Chief Academic Innovation & Learning Transformation

Newark Academy; Livingston (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Newark Academy seeks a Chief Academic Innovation Officer (CAIO) to shape the future of its academic program. The CAIO will challenge assumptions about teaching and learning, working with the Head of School and other leaders to develop new approaches and ensure sustainable change.

The role also provides strategic leadership for academic scheduling and resource use. The CAIO leads across divisions, collaborates with faculty, students, and families, and guides initiatives that align with the

Qualifications

• Significant successful experience in teaching and academic leadership.
• Demonstrated success in leading meaningful academic or institutional change.
• Deep understanding of educational philosophy, curriculum, assessment, and research on teaching and learning.
• Strong understanding of artificial intelligence and its implications for teaching, learning, assessment, and independent student thinking.
• Familiarity with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and advanced college-preparatory education.
• Demonstrated ability to question conventional practices, think strategically, exercise sound judgment, and translate ambitious ideas into practical and sustainable change.
• A collaborative leadership style and a proven ability to earn trust, build consensus, and engage colleagues in meaningful institutional improvement.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, organizational, and project management skills.
• Experience with academic scheduling, complex program design, or the strategic allocation of academic resources preferred.
• Advanced degree in education, educational leadership, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and advance a compelling long-term vision for Newark Academy's academic program.
• Lead examination of curriculum, departmental organization, course requirements, academic pathways, assessment, and use of time.
• Develop and lead a multi-year academic innovation plan with priorities and concrete initiatives.
• Guide the school's response to AI and future education developments, focusing on independent thinking and assessment.
• Help shape IB Diploma Programme and AP opportunities to support the educational vision.
• Explore new models for experiential learning, research, collaboration, and partnerships.
• Examine relationships between academic expectations, student well-being, and the student experience.
• Study exemplary programs and translate insights into opportunities for Newark Academy.

Skills

Academic leadership

Lead change

Educational philosophy

AI in education

IB Diploma

Critical thinking

Collaborative leadership

Communication

Scheduling experience

Education

Advanced degree in education

Job description

Newark Academy seeks a Chief Academic Innovation Officer (CAIO) to shape the future of its academic program. The CAIO will challenge assumptions about teaching and learning, working with the Head of School and other leaders to develop new approaches and ensure sustainable change.

The role also provides strategic leadership for academic scheduling and resource use. The CAIO leads across divisions, collaborates with faculty, students, and families, and guides initiatives that align with the